Lynn Petrak

Senior Editor

Author Profile

Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience. Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy Field, Farm to Plate, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands. Lynn held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations. She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/27/2022
Industry Mourns Passing of Bill Bishop
Consultant, thought leader and founder of Willard Bishop Consulting and Brick Meets Click was 80

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2022
CEOs Get Personal on Industry Challenges of Past 2 Years
Executives share lessons they learned during turbulent times

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2022
How Supply and Demand Are Shaking Out, According to CPGs and Retailers
New report from Advantage Sales reveals optimism for unit sales despite price hikes and stubborn market instability

Lynn Petrak
3/24/2022
Walmart Files Suit Against BJ’s
Legal action hinges on use of patented mobile self-checkout technologies at club stores

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2022
New ‘Purpose-Driven’ Produce Brand Debuts
Parent company Pairwise unveils 1st Conscious Greens offerings from its startup, Conscious Foods

Lynn Petrak
3/23/2022
Takeaways From 2022 Food Marketing Conference
Workplace flexibility and employee recognition, integrated technologies and the impact of global events are shaping today’s marketing environment

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2022
Laird Superfood Appoints SVP of Sales
Move follows installation of new president and CEO in January

Lynn Petrak
3/20/2022
McCall's Meat & Fish Opens 2nd Location Near L.A.
Indie grocer known for premium protein welcomes shoppers in Santa Monica

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
New Lucky Location Coming to San Francisco Food Desert
Smaller-format store from Save Mart banner in the works

Lynn Petrak
3/17/2022
Spring '22 Beer Review for Retailers
Grocers can attract shoppers by adding interesting new varieties that reflect a range of consumer preferences for taste, health and occasions

Lynn Petrak